East Metro
January 9, 2021
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Toni Carter's measured diplomacy credited for major Ramsey County reforms

Chairwoman Toni Carter is the right one for these times, say Ramsey County colleagues.
Local
January 7, 2021
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One dead in St. Paul crash involving a stolen vehicle

Police are looking for two people who ran from the scene.
Local
January 6, 2021

St. Paul condo sellers must disclose smoking policy to buyers

Local
January 6, 2021

St. Paul condo sellers must disclose smoking policy to buyers

Local
January 5, 2021

St. Paul police ID man killed in crash involving a possibly impaired driver

The crash occurred in the middle of night last week, according to police.
Local
January 5, 2021
A protester was taken into custody near the governor’s residence in July in St. Paul.

ACLU claims victory, settles suit with St. Paul over police data

The suit had alleged the city had "unlawfully refused" to provide public information regarding traffic stops, citations, arrests and use of force dating back to at least June 2018.
Local
January 2, 2021
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New book chronicles Nellie Francis' fight for racial justice

Local
December 31, 2020
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Gnome hunt brings holiday fun to St. Paul parks

Guided by rhyming clues, families can search for tree gnomes for about two more weeks..
East Metro
December 30, 2020
Ramsey County Sherif Bob Fletcher.

Citing meager budget, Ramsey County sheriff sues board over COVID-19 cuts

Nation
December 30, 2020

Feds: Twin Cities fugitive caught trying to use brother's passport when returning to U.S.

The 25-year-old was nabbed at an airport outside the nation's capital after traveling from Qatar.
East Metro
December 30, 2020
Ramsey County Sherif Bob Fletcher, shown in 2019.

Citing meager budget, Ramsey County sheriff sues board over COVID cuts

Dispute arises over county's pandemic-induced austerity measures
Local
December 29, 2020

Passenger killed in single-vehicle crash in St. Paul

The driver was expected to be tested for impairment, police said.
Local
December 28, 2020

Manslaughter charges: 2-year-old shot self when man left gun unattended

Charges say he left his firearm unattended in the bathroom, where the boy accidentally shot himself
Local
December 28, 2020
Mel and Sue Awes of Edina died of COVID-19 on December 10, after 60 years of marriage.

Together in life and death: Couples battle coronavirus

As COVID-19 has ravaged the elderly, couples who have spent nearly a lifetime together are dying together — days, sometimes hours apart. For some families, the losses are even more painful because a vaccine was almost within reach.
Local
December 28, 2020

Man fatally shot in parked car in Minneapolis is identified

No arrests have been announced in connection with the shooting, nor have police indicated a motive for the crime.
Local
December 27, 2020
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St. Paul nonprofit Books for Africa donates 50 millionth book

Minnesota nonprofit ships more to continent than anyone else.
East Metro
December 27, 2020
Tents were set up on cement stairs between the History Center and Catholic Charities and in the shadow of the State Capitol in St. Paul on March

Ramsey County to invest $9 million in affordable housing in 2021

East Metro
December 25, 2020
St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard

St. Paul schools pin hopes on in-person return as student grades show wide disparities

Nearly half of secondary students failed a class while in distance learning.
Local
December 24, 2020
Tyrone Terrill, president of the African American Leadership Council.

St. Paul police investigating after 2-year-old killed by gunfire

Three teenagers reportedly in the home at the time were taken downtown to be questioned by detectives. It's not immediately clear who was holding the gun when it discharged or whether there were others involved.

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